Do you believe the innocent party in a situation

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Both had a hand in the problem, but I STILL think the choice was left up to her which makes her wrong.

I think they were both wrong. He is still remiss in not loving her as Christ loved the church.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I think they were both wrong. He is still remiss in not loving her as Christ loved the church.

Well, that's the happy ending because he was forgiving of what she did and took ownership of him not loving her like he should. That is good.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Well, that's the happy ending because he was forgiving of what she did and took ownership of him not loving her like he should. That is good.

Right, sometimes good things come out of bad. Some situations are not across the board and have huge bumps in the road. Some mistakes and decisions look worse than others, but even in that - if we recognize the weakness and go to God - He will work it for the good. Apparently, from what I understand, this is exactly what happened in this situation.

[*AQuietPlace*]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I think they were both wrong. He is still remiss in not loving her as Christ loved the church.

Of course they were both WRONG. No one is denying that.

But, still, if you choose to commit adultery, it was your choice and yours alone.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

Of course they were both WRONG. No one is denying that.

But, still, if you choose to commit adultery, it was your choice and yours alone.

Still agreeing with you.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

Of course they were both WRONG. No one is denying that.

But, still, if you choose to commit adultery, it was your choice and yours alone.

You are still walking past and denying there is some culpability on each part in I Cor 7:5. It is not what "we" say or think, it's what does the Word of God say?

I will not be changing my mind on this one. Mainly, because my husband and I discussed this last night and are in agreement - together! Think of that!

I see admonitions in I Cor 7:5 and also in I Cor 8:9-12.

I Cor 8:9 "But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.

I Cor 8:12 "But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ."

Even though I Cor 8 is speaking on eating meat offered to idols, it still bears out the fact that if a brother is weak, you can cause him to sin, thereby, yourself also sinning against Christ.

For all of our pontificating - it would do us well not to overlook that!

Now, my hiney is numb from sitting here so long. I'll let you gals hash the rest of this out. You may have nothing to hash after I log out, since I am the only one in disagreement. Just spicing it up for ya, Renda!!